Robert Fine, 1945–2018: Antisemitism on the Left

Abstract

Abstract:Antisemitism on the Left appears to be a growing problem in the contemporary world. It is not easy to deal with, not least because it is often systematically denied in ways that are also part of the problem. In thinking about and responding to this alarming development, the work of the late Robert Fine is an invaluable resource, particularly (though by no means solely) in the last book he wrote directly on this question. This article reflects on the significance of Fine's work and the need to build upon it.